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Maharashtra's Nivati Rocks and Lighthouse in Sindhudurg district are attracting attention for their scenic beauty and turquoise waters. A video shared by travel creator showcases a two to three-hour boat ride covering around 10 to 12 coastal attractions, including Dolphin Point, Secret Tunnel and Seagull Island.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday, offering a 6-km eco-friendly cruise between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. She said the initiative gives Delhiites a chance to connect with the Yamuna locally. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Deputy CM Parvesh Verma were also present at the launch.

West Bengal may experience another delay in winter's arrival as rain and thunderstorms are forecast across several districts on November 10 and 11. Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and parts of North and South Bengal may receive showers. Cloudy skies and humidity are likely to persist, while temperatures could gradually decline once rainfall activity subsides later this week.

Palolem Beach in South Goa has been named the best beach in Asia and ranked sixth among the world's top 25 beaches in Beach.com's Global Beach Index 2026, the state Tourism Department said. Palolem, in Canacona taluka, is known for its crescent-shaped bay, white sandy shoreline, palm trees and relatively calm waters.

West Bengal may witness scattered rainfall over the next three days, with Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and several other districts likely to receive light to moderate showers. Temperatures in Kolkata could also rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius. Parts of North Bengal, including Darjeeling and Kalimpong, may experience rain too, potentially affecting outdoor plans ahead of Bhaiphonta celebrations.

A British tour guide named Johnny has surprised Indians by switching between English and Hindi during a guided tour of Cambridge in the UK. The video, shared by Jay Dholakiya, shows him introducing visitors to the University of Cambridge. Born in Kolkata, Johnny spent more than 12 years in India, developing a strong connection with the country and its culture.

Kerala Revenue Minister AP Anilkumar inaugurated the Sabari Portal and WhatsApp Chatbot, a digital platform offering Sabarimala pilgrims one-stop access to darshan timings, maps, transport, accommodation, missing persons reporting, price monitoring, and emergency services. Developed in-house by two government employees at minimal cost, the portal works on mobile and desktop without a separate app.

Tourists from England, Ukraine, and other countries visited Ayodhya's Ram ki Paidi, expressing amazement at grand light displays and cultural festivities. Over 30 lakh earthen lamps illuminated 56 ghats along the Saryu River. CM Adityanath toured an exhibition on Ayodhya's 500-year history, while 2,500+ police officers were deployed for security.

A TCS global study found that 84% of executives identify productivity as the primary benefit of enterprise AI. However, only 10% of enterprises allow AI agents to make decisions autonomously, while 9% report having agents capable of securely managing workflows across enterprise applications. The study found that security, risk and governance remain key factors shaping AI deployment.

NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), has appointed Akshay Hartalkar as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment comes as NDML continues to support technology-driven services across India's financial services, capital markets and e-governance ecosystems.